Join IAMCR

Why do new and established researchers join IAMCR?

They join because IAMCR is the worldwide professional organisation in the field of media and communication research, a field that is addressed from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives.

Membership in IAMCR offers online and offline opportunities for building strong, collegial and supportive networks among those who are making contributions to this field around the world.

Be part of a global research community

IAMCR’s members promote and defend the interests of the professional community of media and communication researchers in terms of freedom of academic thought and expression, and career development.

The association organises conferences and other academic activities, supports Sections and Working Groups, offers awards and grants, manages publication series, and provides opportunities for collaboration and participation throughout the year.

Much of IAMCR's work is made possible by the voluntary contributions of its members, including Section and Working Group chairs and vice-chairs, members of the International Council and Executive Board, and members of committees, task forces and other association bodies.

IAMCR Conferences

IAMCR organises an annual international conference, bringing together researchers from around the world to present their work, exchange ideas, develop collaborations and participate in the activities of the association. In recent years conferences have been held in Cartagena, Eugene, Madrid, Tampere (online), Nairobi (online), Beijing (online), Lyon (online and on site), Christchurch, Singapore and Galway. 

These events regularly attract between 1,000 and 1,700 researchers from more than 80 countries.

IAMCR 2027 will take place at the School of Communication and Arts, University of São Paulo (ECA/USP), Brazil, from 18 to 22 July 2027, under the theme Multilateralism, Democracy, Diversity: Communication for a More Just World.

Member benefits

• Membership in up to three IAMCR Sections and Working Groups
• Access to and a listing in the IAMCR membership directory
• Access to selected members-only conference materials and association resources
• Discounts on selected books and journals from IAMCR publishing partners
• Opportunities to participate in the organisation, governance and development of the association
• Opportunities to apply for eligible IAMCR awards, grants and other member programmes
• Participation in IAMCR's international academic networks and year-round activities

Connect with IAMCR throughout the year

This website provides information about IAMCR's activities, including the work of its thematic Sections and Working Groups, conferences, publications, awards, events and other initiatives. The member-only section of the site provides additional information and opportunities for networking and participation. IAMCR also communicates through its public announcements channels and social media, including X, Facebook and Bluesky, where we share association news, members' work, academic opportunities, events and other information relevant to the international media and communication research community.

Individual and institutional memberships

IAMCR offers both individual and institutional memberships.

With a standard institutional membership you can name up to ten representatives*. Additional representatives can be added for a small fee. Institutional members can also name up to 10 PhD Student Representatives.* Click here to see a list of current institutional members.